France struggling against Spain

Pau Gasol, Rudy Fernandez and company were whipping Tony Parker and France 73-52 after three quarters in the quarterfinals of the European basketball championships. Gasol led the way with 24 points, while Parker struggled. The Spurs point guard was 1 of 7 from the field with six points and two assists.

France had been undefeated thus far at the EuroBasket, while Spain was 4-2 with losses to Serbia and Turkey.

The winner advances to the semifinals, while the best the loser can finish is fifth.